Saprolite Nickel Ore from China
Saprolite is the lower-grade, clay-rich layer of nickel laterite deposits containing hydrous magnesium-nickel silicates. It falls under HTS 2604.00.0040 for nickel ores with statistical reporting of nickel content by assay. Primarily imported for smelting into ferronickel alloys.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include detailed moisture content analysis as it affects net weight and nickel content calculations for duties
• Ensure proper sampling protocols per international standards to validate nickel assay for U.S
• Customs
• Be aware of anti-dumping duties on Indonesian saprolite ore; confirm HTS applicability with trade counsel